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Esther Loi

Esther joined The Straits Times in 2023. She writes about developments in the land transport, aviation and maritime sectors, and how they impact the man in the street. With a keen interest in community issues, she hopes to tell stories that matter to readers.

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New agreement inked to help 200 of SMRT’s contractors tap technologies, improve safety

(Seated, from left) NTUC assistant secretary-general and NTWU executive secretary Yeo Wan Ling, SMRT Group CEO Ngien Hoon Ping and NTWU president Sazali Safiie at the MOU signing ceremony. The signing was witnessed by NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng (standing, left) and SMRT chairman Seah Moon Ming.
(Seated, from left) NTUC assistant secretary-general and NTWU executive secretary Yeo Wan Ling, SMRT Group CEO Ngien Hoon Ping and NTWU president Sazali Safiie at the MOU signing ceremony. The signing was witnessed by NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng (standing, left) and SMRT chairman Seah Moon Ming.

Steps to seats on new electric buses being lowered after feedback from older passengers

Steps on some of the new electric buses will be lowered from 33cm to 23cm and less from October.
Steps on some of the new electric buses will be lowered from 33cm to 23cm and less from October.

Enlivening S’pore’s north, helping shops digitalise among ideas being studied by RTS Link task force

The upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link will be ready by the end of 2026.
The upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link will be ready by the end of 2026.

SIA stewardess helped elderly passenger who soiled herself, wins service excellence award

(From left) SIA leading stewardess Libby Lim, premium services manager Bryan Lo and passenger relations officer Shahfiee Sirajuddin were among 86 individuals and teams recognised at the annual SIA CEO Service Excellence Awards ceremony.
(From left) SIA leading stewardess Libby Lim, premium services manager Bryan Lo and passenger relations officer Shahfiee Sirajuddin were among 86 individuals and teams recognised at the annual SIA CEO Service Excellence Awards ceremony.

Over 1,600 HDB carparks now have EV chargers; 150 more to get them by end-2025

Electric vehicle charging points at a carpark near Block 828 Tampines Street 81. More than 1,600 HDB carparks now have EV chargers.
Electric vehicle charging points at a carpark near Block 828 Tampines Street 81. More than 1,600 HDB carparks now have EV chargers.

SportSG to build pickleball courts at sections of Little India bus terminal; to be ready in early 2026

The existing Little India bus terminal, which will be retrofitted with eight pickleball courts in a tender called by SportSG on Oct 24, 2025.
The existing Little India bus terminal, which will be retrofitted with eight pickleball courts in a tender called by SportSG on Oct 24, 2025.

SMRT rolls out free reflexology service at 3 MRT stations

Three reflexologists from the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped providing complimentary reflexology to commuters.
Three reflexologists from the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped providing complimentary reflexology to commuters.

SMRT’s new welding machine helps join tracks more durably, cuts time for replacements

Workers using the new flash butt welding machine to press the ends of the rails together after passing an electrical current through them, to weld them together..
Workers using the new flash butt welding machine to press the ends of the rails together after passing an electrical current through them, to weld them together..

New artwork to enliven 40 MRT stations from 2026

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Mr Baey Yam Keng, Minister of State for Transport, and Culture, Community and Youth, looking at the commemorative artwork for Land Transport Authority?s 30th anniversary at Little India Station with artist Yeo Siak Goon on Oct 21, 2025. 

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Mr Baey Yam Keng, Minister of State for Transport, and Culture, Community and Youth, looking at the commemorative artwork for Land Transport Authority?s 30th anniversary at Little India Station with artist Yeo Siak Goon on Oct 21, 2025. 

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589 claims worth $72.5m filed over major June 2024 oil spill in Singapore

The International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds said the Singapore Government filed claims of more than $18.4 million for its response efforts.
The International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds said the Singapore Government filed claims of more than $18.4 million for its response efforts.

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